Capital city · Central Region
Prayer times in Lilongwe
This page shows today’s salah times in Lilongwe, Central Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Malawi.
Today’s prayer times in Lilongwe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Lilongwe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Lilongwe by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lilongwe on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 57 min, against only 11 h 18 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 7:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:37 AM and 11:52 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lilongwe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:14 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:26 PM |
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Malawi.
Qibla in Lilongwe and distance to Makkah
In Lilongwe you pray towards the north, at an angle of 9.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,990 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lilongwe and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Lilongwe during Ramadan
For those fasting in Lilongwe, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 4:15 AM on the first day, 13 h 52 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 27 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malawi.
Lilongwe on the map
Lilongwe is located at 13.9669° S, 33.7873° E, in Central Region, in Malawi. Close by you will find Mponela (49 km), Dedza (75 km), and Salima (75 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lilongwe
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Central Region, Malawi
- Population
- 1,115,815
- Coordinates
- -13.96692, 33.78725
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,990 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lilongwe
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lilongwe comes about 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:52 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Lilongwe and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Lilongwe
- Mponela49 km · north
- Dedza75 km · south-east
- Salima75 km · east
- Mchinji100 km · west
- Kasungu109 km · north
- Monkey Bay123 km · east
- Nkhotakota128 km · north-east
- Ntcheu132 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lilongwe
How long is the fast in Lilongwe during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lilongwe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 June and 6:11 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lilongwe?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What time is Fajr in Lilongwe?
Fajr in Lilongwe changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Lilongwe?
The Qibla in Lilongwe is 9.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,990 km away.